We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means 'humanity to others'​. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation.
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Work with Canonical’s CEO & COO to define our long term global People strategy
Lead innovation and execution in talent planning, succession, assessments and HR processes
Shape performance management, organisational design and workforce planning
Drive employee engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
Lead research to understand the trends shaping the ways our employees work
Use data to increase productivity across a global, remote first, organisation
Deliver compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
Oversee our HR technology landscape, driving automation and process improvements
Ensure our employee value proposition remains relevant, attractive and meaningful
Required skills and experience
Experience of leading a Global People function in the Technology sector is essential, with demonstrable experience of implementing people initiatives that have taken an organisation through a significant period of growth (500 to 1,000+ for example, or even much larger scale)
Proven experience of operating at C-Suite level
Deep knowledge and practical application of HR practices and employment law
HR policy exposure across our three major regions: EMEA, APAC and Americas
Strong proficiency in data and analytics with evidence that these delivered effective and positive business results
Professional qualification in Human Resources (CIPD/SHRM etc)